RN Trauma Clinical Coord

Baylor Scott & White Health; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and w

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for‑dó

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Trauma Clinical Coordinator RN to support trauma services in a hospital setting. The role focuses on patient care, data collection for the Trauma Registry, and collaboration with the Trauma Manager and physicians to drive program goals.

The position requires BSN, BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, and TNCC/ATCN, with 3 years of RN experience and 1 year in ICU/ER, in a Level 1 or 2 trauma environment. Variable shifts and weekend coverage are included.

Qualifications

• 3 years RN with 1 year of recent ICU or ER in an acute care hospital setting (Trauma Level 1 or 2 hospital).
• BSN, BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC or ATCN.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trauma Manager, provide patient care, and maintain high standards through data registry.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure excellent patient care and help achieve program goals.
• Be part of multidisciplinary trauma rounds alongside physicians to enhance patient care and spot quality issues.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; act as liaison between patients and families.
• Oversee trauma care at all stages; note complications and audit filters.
• Use EHR, transfer log, and activation log to locate trauma patients and help collect registry data.
• Conduct concurrent chart reviews and meet departmental deadlines for reviews.
• Participate in Performance Improvement projects and Trauma ACS activities.
• Identify and develop research initiatives with Trauma Physicians.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical thinking

Communication

Nursing ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Trauma Clinical Coordinator RN

Shift

Part Time, Variable Shifts (2-12hr shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am); self scheduling with an equal share of weekend and holiday shifts.

Experience

3 years RN with 1 year of recent ICU or ER in an acute care hospital setting (Trauma Level 1 or 2 hospital)

Education/Certifications Required

BSN, BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC or ATCN

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

You'll assist the Trauma Manager, provide patient care, and maintain high standards through data registry. Collaborate with team members to ensure excellent patient care and help achieve program goals. Your role is vital for positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Be part of multidisciplinary trauma rounds alongside physicians, aiming to enhance patient care and spotting any quality issues.
• Educate patients, their families, and staff as required, and act as a point of connection between patients and their families.
• Oversee trauma care at all stages, noting any complications, departures from care standards, mortalities, or specific hospital audit filters.
• Use electronic health record system, transfer log, and activation log to find trauma patients. Help collect data for Trauma Registry.
• Carry out concurrent reviews of patient charts and stick to departmental deadlines for review completion.
• We need your help with Performance Improvement projects and want you involved in the American College of Surgeons.
• Help with identifying hospital education needs. Attend Trauma courses. Opportunity to become an instructor.
• Engage in regional trauma committee programs, like the Regional Advisory Council and GETAC, as needed.
• Help the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Physicians by identifying, developing, and presenting research initiatives.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of trauma care vocabulary and best practices is crucial.
• Possession of substantial knowledge and proficiency in nursing and patient care protocols and procedures is vital.
• Knowing legal rules, standards, and guidelines from certifying organizations and hospitals is crucial for every department.
• Extensive medical term knowledge is needed.
• Proficiency in medication management, understanding of physical and physiological drug effects, and potential adverse reactions are essential.
• Commitment to medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights is expected.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing for clear and effective dialogue, are needed.
• Interpersonal skills for interaction with a broad range of stakeholders are a must.
• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Skillful in understanding, optimizing, and recording complex processes.
• Expected skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling, electronic medical documentation, and email navigation in computers.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required before or within 30 days of starting a new job.
• Trauma Outcomes & Performance (TOPIC): TOPIC within 1 year of hire.
• Emergency Nrs Pediatric (ENPC), Pedi Adv Life Support (PALS): PALS within 30 days or ENPC within 180 days of hire.
• RN- Advanced Trauma Care (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): TNCC or ATCN within 180 days of hire.
• Experience: 3 years RN with 1 year of recent ICU or ER in an acute care hospital setting (Trauma Level 1 or 2 hospital)
• Education/Certifications Required: BSN, BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC or ATCN